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Let's talk SUBS

Currently my set up is as follows
B&W 802 fronts
B&W Htm1 center
B&W 804S rears
Anthem statement p5 amp
marantz 8801 processor
PS3 blu ray
Sony vplvw60 projector
Stewart film screen 110" screen

25' by 25' by 8' ceiling
50% drywall 50% stucco
commercial carpet
acoustic panels at the first reflection points.

For my sub i have an older paradigm reference servo 15.
i really enjoy it, a big.upgrade from my older vega 15.

i can run two subs from the marantz processor.
it is hard to find a matching paradigm because it is old.
so what would be a good sub to match up with it?

An older used sub would be fine as well, it doesn't have to be new.
i want great bang for my buck. ie the paradigm i got used for $300... i know it is not the best sub out there BUT, it would be hard to find ANYTHING better for that price.

Thank you for your suggestions,
Bill
baranowski

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willland
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Bill,

You are right, the Servo 15 is a nice sub and for $300.00, it is hard to beat. I owned two Servo 15a's and for the $$$, they were wonderful.

What is your budget for a sub or subs?
Do you prefer sealed or ported?

Bill
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willland
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"I would look for a SVS PB13 Ultra."

I agree with Bacardi but it will be difficult to find one of the newer ones(Sledge amp) for $1000.00 on the used market. Maybe a PB12 Plus with Sledge amp for around $1000.00 or PB13 Ultra with BASH amp. Either one of these should do the trick.

I recently picked up an SVS SB13 Plus(sealed) which uses the same(95%+/-)amp and driver as the newer PB13 Ultra and I am blown away by this sub. Build quality is great and performance is even better.

Bill
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willland
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06-10-13: Baranowski
"Why svs over rythmik or hsu or seaton?"

I am suggesting SVS because of my personal experience. I own a Revel B15(msrp $3300.00) and and SVS SB13 Plus(msrp $1500.00) and the SVS runs neck and neck with the Revel. IMO, that alone shows me what SVS can do compared to one of the premiere speakers builders in existence. The Rythmik and HSU have huge followers and I am sure they are great subs also, but my experience is with the SVS and I love it.

Bill
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willland
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Bill,

This here Velodyne HGS15 might blend pretty well with your Paradigm Servo 15.

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/3802195775.html

I was in correspondence with the seller(nice guy) back during Easter weekend and just about pulled the trigger when an SVS SB13 Plus popped up on the Jacksonville c-list. Needless to say I never even went and demoed the Velodyne after hearing/seeing the SVS. My buddy is running twin HGS15's in his 13W x 22L x 10H theater room and it is never short of spectacular for movies and music.

Bill
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willland
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"I will look into that one. is the used price for that speaker all that good?"

Not a bad price. I have seen recent ones go from $500.00 to about $750.00. IMO, the HGS15 works well for both music and HT. The servo circuitry helps keep the driver in control and distortion numbers low like your Servo 15 does. I think the HGS15 is a step above your Paradigm and is a closer competitor to the Paradigm Servo 15v2. I bet if you offered the seller $600.00, he might take it.

Bill
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